photo backscene

[martin75]

hi i have bought n gauge photo back scene & the right glue had major problems getting it to stick loads of bubbles tried damp cloth to iron out the bubbles & creases in end had to throw due to tear i want to try again but whats the best way to apply the scene on a already fitted backboard  :'(

[scotsoft]

Not knowing the height of your backdrop or if it is just being applied to a flat surface or going round corners I would hazard a guess at rolling the backdrop up and starting at one end use a wide piece of plastic to ensure all air bubbles are pushed out as you unravel the backdrop.

Having an extra pair of hands might help as they can be applying the adhesive as you progress.

cheers John.

[mr bachmann]

if its a paper backsceene  (Peco type)  treat it like wallpaper paste the back soak for minute then apply sweeping with brush or roller , gently wipe surface with damp cloth .



mr bachmann

[martin75]

hi it paper based not peco

[Trev]

If you find you can't get rid of bubbles, before the glue has dried, use a pin to prick the bubble and then carefully press useing your fingers from the edge of the bubble toward the pinprick. This will force the air out.
Note, this needs to be done while the glue is still wet/damp.

[Pengi]

Hi Martin, there has been quite a bit of discussion about this on the forum. Here's a link to one thread, that also contains links to others that might also be helpful to you

[scottishlocos]

All

I used the glue on a stick NOT the well known brand a cheap three for 2 quid from poundstreacher think poundland has similar as well. It worked great with a few bubbles which smoothed out easily.

Regards

Dave

[martin75]

i have been thinking paint it a light to medium grey dull sky with bushes & tress against it would that be rather than messing with paper & what best make of grey paint to use ??

[martin75]

Not knowing the height of your backdrop or if it is just being applied to a flat surface or going round corners I would hazard a guess at rolling the backdrop up and starting at one end use a wide piece of plastic to ensure all air bubbles are pushed out as you unravel the backdrop.

Having an extra pair of hands might help as they can be applying the adhesive as you progress.

cheers John.

hi yes the backscene is around 4" high & is around 9 ft long with 1 external & 1 internal corner

[FeelixTC]

If you find you can't get rid of bubbles, before the glue has dried, use a pin to prick the bubble and then carefully press useing your fingers from the edge of the bubble toward the pinprick. This will force the air out.
Note, this needs to be done while the glue is still wet/damp.

You've seen me wallpapering! 

[martin75]

i was going to mount it on some empty cereal boxes 1st let that dry then glue to backboard thinking bhind the thin card is it will give it more move ability & should not bubble

[Pengi]

There is another approach that Lawrence has used . More expensive but may save problems in the long run. I am going to use this approach when renewing my (failed) backscene

[martin75]

another thing i would like to ask is about static grass i see some tap a nail in the middle of area use a power source now i have a battery charger that plugs into mains with crocodile clips will this work 

[Agrippa]

  Sounds a bit risky electrically. AFAIK battery chargers are not intended to be used as power sources.

[martin75]

ok think i will use noch puffer bottle with 5mm grass